New International Version (Now Jesus himself had pointed out that a prophet has no honor in his own country.) New Living Translation He himself had said that a prophet is not honored in his own hometown. English Standard Version (For Jesus himself had testified that a prophet has no honor in his own hometown.) Berean Standard Bible Now He Himself had testified that a prophet has no honor in his own hometown. Berean Literal Bible For Jesus Himself testified that a prophet in his own hometown does not have honor. King James Bible For Jesus himself testified, that a prophet hath no honour in his own country. New King James Version For Jesus Himself testified that a prophet has no honor in his own country. New American Standard Bible For Jesus Himself testified that a prophet has no honor in his own country. NASB 1995 For Jesus Himself testified that a prophet has no honor in his own country. NASB 1977 For Jesus Himself testified that a prophet has no honor in his own country. Legacy Standard Bible For Jesus Himself bore witness that a prophet has no honor in his own country. Amplified Bible For Jesus Himself declared that a prophet has no honor in his own country. Berean Annotated Bible Now He Himself had testified that a prophet has no honor in his own hometown. Christian Standard Bible (Jesus himself had testified that a prophet has no honor in his own country. ) Holman Christian Standard Bible Jesus Himself testified that a prophet has no honor in his own country. American Standard Version For Jesus himself testified, that a prophet hath no honor in his own country. English Revised Version For Jesus himself testified, that a prophet hath no honour in his own country. GOD'S WORD® Translation Jesus had said that a prophet is not honored in his own country. Good News Translation For he himself had said, "Prophets are not respected in their own country." International Standard Version since Jesus himself had testified that a prophet has no honor in his own country. NET Bible (For Jesus himself had testified that a prophet has no honor in his own country.) New Heart English Bible For Jesus himself testified that a prophet has no honor in his own country. Webster's Bible Translation For Jesus himself testified that a prophet hath no honor in his own country. Weymouth New Testament though Jesus Himself declared that a Prophet has no honour in his own country. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleNow He Himself had testified that a prophet has no honor in his own hometown. World English Bible For Jesus himself testified that a prophet has no honor in his own country. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionfor Jesus Himself testified that a prophet will not have honor in his own country; Berean Literal Bible For Jesus Himself testified that a prophet in his own hometown does not have honor. Young's Literal Translation for Jesus himself testified that a prophet in his own country shall not have honour; Smith's Literal Translation For Jesus himself testified, that a prophet has no honour in his own country. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor Jesus himself gave testimony that a prophet hath no honour in his own country. Catholic Public Domain Version For Jesus himself offered testimony that a Prophet has no honor in his own country. New American Bible For Jesus himself testified that a prophet has no honor in his native place. New Revised Standard Version (for Jesus himself had testified that a prophet has no honor in the prophet’s own country). Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor Jesus himself testified, that a prophet is not honored in his own city. Aramaic Bible in Plain English For Yeshua had been testifying that a Prophet is not honored in his city. NT Translations Anderson New Testamentfor Jesus himself testified that a prophet has no honor in his own country. Godbey New Testament And Jesus Himself witnessed, that a prophet has no honor in his own country. Haweis New Testament For Jesus himself testified, that a prophet hath no honour in his own country. Mace New Testament (tho' Jesus himself had declared, that a prophet is not honoured in his own country.) Weymouth New Testament though Jesus Himself declared that a Prophet has no honour in his own country. Worrell New Testament for Jesus Himself testified, that a prophet has no honor in his own country. Worsley New Testament For Jesus himself had testified that a prophet hath no honor in his own country. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Jesus Heals the Official's Son43After two days, Jesus left for Galilee. 44Now He Himself had testified that a prophet has no honor in his own hometown. 45Yet when He arrived, the Galileans welcomed Him. They had seen all the great things He had done in Jerusalem at the feast, for they had gone there as well.… Cross References Now He Himself had testified John 8:14 Jesus replied, “Even if I testify about Myself, My testimony is valid, because I know where I came from and where I am going. But you do not know where I came from or where I am going. John 18:37 “Then You are a king!” Pilate said. “You say that I am a king,” Jesus answered. “For this reason I was born and have come into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to My voice.” John 5:31 If I testify about Myself, My testimony is not valid. that a prophet has no honor Matthew 13:57 And they took offense at Him. But Jesus said to them, “Only in his hometown and in his own household is a prophet without honor.” Mark 6:4 Then Jesus said to them, “Only in his hometown, among his relatives, and in his own household is a prophet without honor.” Luke 4:24 Then He added, “Truly I tell you, no prophet is accepted in his hometown. in his own hometown. John 1:11 He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him. Jeremiah 11:21 Therefore this is what the LORD says concerning the people of Anathoth who are seeking your life and saying, “You must not prophesy in the name of the LORD, or you will die by our hand.” Matthew 10:36 A man’s enemies will be the members of his own household.’ Matthew 21:11 The crowds replied, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee.” Mark 1:24 “What do You want with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have You come to destroy us? I know who You are—the Holy One of God!” Luke 7:16 A sense of awe swept over all of them, and they glorified God. “A great prophet has appeared among us!” they said. “God has visited His people!” John 7:40-43 On hearing these words, some of the people said, “This is truly the Prophet.” / Others declared, “This is the Christ.” But still others asked, “How can the Christ come from Galilee? / Doesn’t the Scripture say that the Christ will come from the line of David and from Bethlehem, the village where David lived?” … Matthew 12:39-42 Jesus replied, “A wicked and adulterous generation demands a sign, but none will be given it except the sign of the prophet Jonah. / For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of the great fish, so the Son of Man will be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth. / The men of Nineveh will stand at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for they repented at the preaching of Jonah, and now One greater than Jonah is here. … Mark 3:21 When His family heard about this, they went out to take custody of Him, saying, “He is out of His mind.” Luke 13:33 Nevertheless, I must keep going today and tomorrow and the next day, for it is not admissible for a prophet to perish outside of Jerusalem. Treasury of Scripture For Jesus himself testified, that a prophet has no honor in his own country. that. Matthew 13:57 And they were offended in him. But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country, and in his own house. Mark 6:4 But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, but in his own country, and among his own kin, and in his own house. Luke 4:24 And he said, Verily I say unto you, No prophet is accepted in his own country. Jump to Previous Birth Bore Country Declared Honor Honour Jesus Pointed Prophet Testified WitnessJump to Next Birth Bore Country Declared Honor Honour Jesus Pointed Prophet Testified WitnessJohn 4 1. Jesus talks with a woman of Samaria, and reveals his identity to her.27. His disciples marvel. 31. He declares to them his zeal for God's glory. 39. Many Samaritans believe on him. 43. He departs into Galilee, and heals the ruler's son that lay sick at Capernaum. Now He Himself had testified Jesus had already declared this reality during His ministry, speaking with the authority of the One sent by the Father. Jhn 8:14 Jesus replied, “Even if I testify about Myself”… that a prophet has no honor God’s messengers were often rejected because their words exposed unbelief and called people to submit to God’s truth. Mat 13:57 And they took offense at Him. But Jesus said to them,… in his own hometown. In Nazareth, those who had known Jesus from His youth struggled to accept His authority and identity. Their familiarity with His family and early life became a source of unbelief rather than faith. Jhn 1:11 He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him. Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus ChristThe central figure in this passage, Jesus is the one who makes the statement about a prophet's honor. His ministry often faced skepticism, especially from those who were familiar with His earthly origins. 2. Galilee The region where Jesus was raised and where He returned after this statement. It is significant as His "own country" where He experienced a lack of honor. 3. Prophets The reference to prophets highlights a broader biblical theme where God's messengers often face rejection from their own people. 4. Judea The region Jesus left to return to Galilee. This context is important as it contrasts the reception He received in different areas. 5. Samaria Prior to this verse, Jesus had been in Samaria, where He was received with belief, contrasting with the reception in His own country. Teaching Points Understanding RejectionJesus' experience teaches us that rejection, especially from those closest to us, is a common experience for those who follow God's calling. We should not be discouraged when facing similar situations. Faith Beyond Familiarity Familiarity can breed contempt. We must guard against dismissing the truth or the messenger simply because we are overly familiar with them. Perseverance in Ministry Despite rejection, Jesus continued His ministry. We are called to persevere in our mission, trusting that God will use our efforts for His purposes. Recognizing True Honor True honor comes from God, not from human approval. Our focus should be on pleasing God rather than seeking validation from others. Witnessing in Difficult Places Like Jesus, we may be called to witness in places where we are not honored. We should rely on God's strength and wisdom in these situations. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of John 4:44?2. How does John 4:44 reflect Jesus' reception in His hometown and its significance? 3. Why might a prophet be "without honor" in his own country, according to John 4:44? 4. How can John 4:44 guide us in handling rejection in our own communities? 5. What other biblical examples show prophets being rejected by their own people? 6. How can we honor Jesus in our lives, despite societal or cultural opposition? 7. Why does Jesus say a prophet has no honor in his own country in John 4:44? 8. How does John 4:44 reflect on Jesus' acceptance in his hometown? 9. What historical context explains Jesus' statement in John 4:44? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from John 4? (44) A prophet hath no honour.--The statement that a prophet hath no honour in his own country is at first thought a strange explanation of the fact that He went into Galilee, and that the Galileans received Him; and the common geographical solutions, as that "His own country" means Judaea, or Nazareth, as distinct from Galilee, or the district of the so-called lower Galilee, are brought to, not from, the text. The narrative of the earlier Gospels places the commencement of the ministry in Galilee. John has in these opening chapters told of an earlier ministry in Judaea and Samaria. He now records the reception in Galilee to which this earlier ministry had been the real introduction. Jesus Himself said so. He knew the principle that a prophet's own friends are the last to hear his message, and He came to His own country only when that message had been received by many in Judaea and Samaria, and when His own countrymen had seen and known His work at the Passover. Others had received Him at Jerusalem, and they therefore receive Him in Galilee. The honour is brought from without. It does not arise in His own country.John 4:44 reminds us that Jesus, though Lord of all, experienced the sting of rejection where He should have been most celebrated. The verse prepares us for mixed reactions in Galilee and invites us to examine whether familiarity with Christ has dulled our own honor of Him. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Nowγὰρ (gar) Conjunction Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. [He] Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. Himself αὐτὸς (autos) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. had testified ἐμαρτύρησεν (emartyrēsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 3140: To witness, bear witness, give evidence, testify, give a good report. From martus; to be a witness, i.e. Testify. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. a prophet προφήτης (prophētēs) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 4396: From a compound of pro and phemi; a foreteller; by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet. has ἔχει (echei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2192: To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. no οὐκ (ouk) Adverb Strong's 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. honor τιμὴν (timēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 5092: A price, honor. From tino; a value, i.e. Money paid, or valuables; by analogy, esteem, or the dignity itself. in ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. [his] τῇ (tē) Article - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. own ἰδίᾳ (idia) Adjective - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 2398: Pertaining to self, i.e. One's own; by implication, private or separate. country. πατρίδι (patridi) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 3968: Fatherland, one's native place. From parasemos; a father-land, i.e. Native town; heavenly home. 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